Skilled Nursing Leaders Chart Path Forward for Care Transitions
Event summary
- Olio released a report on June 24, 2026, summarizing insights from its May 2026 Skilled Nursing Transitions of Care Summit attended by leaders from over 350 skilled nursing facilities.
- The report highlights structural alignment and shared visibility as key challenges in improving patient transitions of care.
- AI, automation, and interoperability are identified as tools increasingly available to address these challenges.
The big picture
Skilled nursing facilities are under pressure to improve patient transitions amid workforce shortages, rising acuity, and regulatory demands. Olio's report underscores the shift from clinical care excellence to operational systems that enable consistent, high-quality transitions. The industry is at a crossroads where technology and structural alignment could redefine success metrics.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly skilled nursing facilities will implement the recommended operational systems and shared visibility tools.
- Regulatory Impact
- Whether increased regulatory scrutiny will accelerate or hinder the adoption of coordinated care models.
- Technology Integration
- The pace at which AI and automation tools become standard in care coordination across skilled nursing facilities.